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J976 ESU

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,841 mi
Last recorded118,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 ESU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 118,841 miles

All suspension bushes perished but no notable play.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Slight damage to indicator lens

Pass 22 Jul 2023 117,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 117,744 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,761 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,644 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 107,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,909 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,184 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 106,184 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 103,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,658 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s parking brake has poor performance

Fail 12 Mar 2010 98,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s parking brake has poor performance

o/s/r tyre has slight perishing on outer sidewall.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 98,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 88,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 83,779 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 80,016 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?

Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
2,796
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 403
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 361
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J976 ESU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 125,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 260 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J976 ESU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 260 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J976 ESU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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